How to Take Down a President

Rebellion

In order to depose President Morsi, Egyptian activists first had to trust the military. By Mike Giglio.

Published Jul. 17 2013 4:45AM EDT

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Before the campaign for the June 30 protests that ousted Egypt's president Mohamed Morsi, the small cadre of activists leading the charge were little known.

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How to Take Down a President

In order to depose President Morsi, Egyptian activists first had to trust the military. By Mike Giglio.

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Mike Giglio